Syria’s former grand mufti under ousted President Bashar Assad, Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, stands as a court sentences him to life in prison at the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, on August 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP A former Islamic religious leader was sentenced to life in prison on Monday (August 24, 2026) in…
CHENNAI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin has moved the Madras high court challenging the election of TVK candidate V S Babu from the Kolathur constituency in the concluded 2026 assembly election.According to Stalin, he sought permission from the Election Commission (ECI) to inspect the voting machines used in the…
Today, the Moon in Capricorn encourages a strategic approach to social engagements. With Venus entering Chitra Nakshatra, expect to strengthen professional ties and collaborative efforts. The Tripushkar Yoga further supports repeated attempts with key individuals for favorable results. Pay attention to reliable connections and target specific goals in your networking endeavors for optimal success. The…
COIMBATORE: As undergraduate admissions progress this academic year, 983 seats remain vacant in six govt arts and science colleges in Coimbatore district.The six colleges located in Coimbatore Race Course, Puliyakulam, Thondamuthur, Valparai, Mettupalayam and Pollachi had a total of 4,382 UG seats. Of these, 3,399 seats have been filled, leaving 983 unfilled.Officials from the Coimbatore…
Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has lashed out at several celebrities who have commented on her, including Taapsee Pannu, Rakhi Sawant, Ashutosh Rana, Sonu Sood and Baba Ramdev. Taking a dig at them, Kangana said, “Ye logon ke liye mera sirf ek message hai ki agar aap log meri 1% bhi life mein success…
KOLKATA: Syndrela Das hates to travel on her birthday. But she made her 17th birthday away from home memorable by bagging a ‘double’ winning the Under-19 and women’s singles titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships that concluded in Kanpur on Sunday.It was a day devoted totally on the board as the rising…
President Donald Trump’s administration, on August 24, released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. Mr. Trump first imposed this last year but was blocked by the courts. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday (August 24,…
R. Dinesh, Chairman, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Chennai: TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) and Japan-based logistics and engineering company Sankyu Inc. have signed an agreement to jointly pursue growth opportunities in supply chain and engineering services.As part of the agreement, Sankyu intends to acquire a 0.5% stake in TVS SCS, subject to regulatory approvals.The…
Today’s astrological alignments inspire introspection and awareness of how others perceive you. With Venus moving into Chitra Nakshatra, expect enhanced talents and polished expressions. Capricorns are encouraged to embrace their obstacles and make strides toward clarity. Strengthening your communication and planning skills can significantly elevate your career credibility. Furthermore, the influence of Tripushkar Yoga highlights…
Coimbatore: Two state transport corporation (TNSTC) buses were confiscated in Coimbatore, following court orders, after authorities failed to pay wage difference compensation to govt bus drivers.In the first case, M Balakrishnan, 36, of Irugur, joined service on a contractual basis at the Mettupalayam depot in 2015. Although rules state that employees should be regularised after…